HBU Press Releases

HBU's Blue Team placed second overall at the American Mock Trial Association's Houston Regional Tournament, held Feb. 3-5 on the HBU campus. More than 170 students on 22 different teams representing 15 colleges and universities, including the University of Texas and the University of Georgia, competed at the event.

The HBU Blue Team finished with a record of 7-1, taking ballots from SMU, University of Texas-Dallas, University of Texas-Pan American and University of St. Thomas.

Finishing in the top eight qualifies HBU's Blue Team for the National Championship Tournament, which takes place in two parts. The Blue Team will compete next in the Opening Round Championship held in Memphis, Tenn., March 23-25. The top eight teams from Memphis – one of eight Opening Round Championship events scheduled around the country – will move on to the second phase, the National Championship Tournament, held in Minneapolis, Minn., April 13-15.

Houston Baptist University is an independent, private Christian liberal arts institution with a diverse student body. The University is dedicated to the development of the intellect, the moral character and the spiritual lives of its students. It has access to all the cultural advantages of one of the largest metropolitan centers in the country.